Honda Fit 2023 hybrid
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1/3 Image: Honda 2/3 Image: Honda 3/3 Image: Honda As part of the three year old models mid-cycle refresh, Honda have decided to give their supermini some hardcore treatment. This is a preview of the 2023 Honda Fit RS and it is touted to pack a bit more punch than before. Although Honda haven’t officially stated what the output of the new Fit RS is, it won’t be expected to be the hardcore hot-hatch to take on the likes of the Polo GTI or i20 N. That is because the Japanese hatchback will retain its existing 1,5-litre hybrid system which is promised to offer “increased output and improved accelerator response.” Related: Honda releases OEM goodies galore for the new 2023 Type R Based on the existing Hybrid on sale in our local market, that means the Fit RS could boast figures just north of 80 kW and 253 N.m. The changes to the model include exclusive driving modes which span from Normal, Sport and Econ while paddle shifters can adjust the strength of the regenerative braking system. What we can see from the exterior preview of the Fit RS ahead of the range’s nip-tuck, Honda have tweaked the front fascia to include a more aggressive appearance. The alloy wheels appear to be riding on low profile tyres while black skirting lines the sides of the model. Of course, if these visual signifiers are not enough to differentiate it from its standard counterpart, the Japanese hatch also includes RS lettering which flanks the number plate. While RS may be a preexisting nameplate reserved for potent and capable Audi and Ford models, the implementation in Honda’s stables could be to continue enticing a younger demographic to their products. For now, no confirmation from Honda Southern Africa has been made as to whether the Fit RS will slot into their lineup but this wouldn’t be the first time Honda have spiced up their hatchback after the preceding Jazz Sport landed on our shores in the opening months of 2018. Honda Accord VideosNội dung chính Show
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Search Search VehiclesSearch By Keyword:Search By Filters:Contact Contact UsMain 877-552-8957 Parts 877-552-8957 Sales 877-552-8957 Service 877-552-8957 Body Shop 973-987-4100 700 NJ-23 Get Directions Garage GarageVIEW MY GARAGE Your garage is empty. Already have a garage? Sign in! AudioEye Search Search VehiclesSearch By Keyword:Search By Filters:Contact Us Contact UsMain 877-552-8957 Parts 877-552-8957 Sales 877-552-8957 Service 877-552-8957 Body Shop 973-987-4100 700 NJ-23 Get Directions Garage GarageVIEW MY GARAGE Your garage is empty. Already have a garage? Sign in! AudioEye Route 23 Honda 40.974207137169785, -74.28735583085825. Honda launched the updated Fit range in Japan featuring mild visual tweaks, a new trim structure, and increased power output for both the gasoline and the e:HEV hybrid variants. The Honda Fit e:HEV RS is a new addition to the lineup bringing more aggressive looks and a sportier suspension setup. Wider Range, More Visual Differentiation Between Trims, New RS Model The fourth-generation Honda Fit / Jazz was introduced in 2019 in regular and Crosstar guises. The facelifted model which was previewed in Japan last August before its market launch this October gets a wider lineup, including the Basic, Home, Luxe, Crosstar, and RS trims. Also Read: The Honda Jazz Crosstar e:HEV Is A Supermini In Crossover MPV Clothing More specifically, the Basic and Home trims introduce small differences with the pre-facelifted Fit, focused on the front end with a unified look for the bumper intakes, and a cleaner shape for the grille. The Luxe benefits from a more stylish set of alloy wheels and the addition of chrome elements on the intakes, side sills, and mirror caps making it look more premium. The adventurous Crosstar boasts a new aluminum-style look for the lower bumper trim and the side sills, alongside a new pattern for the grille enhancing its crossover stance. Last but not least, the all-new RS trim is the sportiest of the bunch thanks to the more aggressive bodykit. This includes a larger grille, sharper intakes in the dark-finished front apron, five-spoke alloy wheels, side sill extensions, a rear spoiler, sporty rear apron with chrome tailpipe, and of course the red RS badges on both ends. The sporty theme is less obvious inside, with orange stitching on the leather steering wheel, “deceleration selector” paddles for controlling the regenerative braking, and a new drive mode selector making it easier to change between the Normal / Sport / Econ setting. More importantly, there is an RS-specific suspension setup for improved handling, justifying the spicier looks. The Fit is available in 13 different shades, although some of them are trim-specific, like the duo-tone treatment of the Crosstar. Likewise, each variant of the facelifted model has its own interior touches in terms of upholstery and color combinations, although the 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and the 9-inch infotainment touchscreen are carried over from the pre-facelifted model. The Honda Sensing ADAS suite comes standard and has been improved with the addition of blind spot information, reversing assist, traffic jam assist, and sudden acceleration control. Power Boost For The e:HEV, New Engine For The ICE Model Honda upgraded the e:HEV two-motor hybrid system in the Fit / Jazz increasing the power output to 121 hp (90 kW / 123 PS) and 253 Nm (187 lb-ft) of torque, while improving the throttle response. This makes it 13 hp (10 kW / 14 PS) more powerful than the outgoing model. Unlike the EU-spec Jazz which is exclusively available in e:HEV form, the JDM-spec Fit is also offered with a combustion engine. The facelift replaces the old 1.3-liter engine with the more powerful 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC that is also used in the hybrid. Thus, the Fit now produces a more respectable 116 hp (87 kW / 118 PS) and 142 Nm (104.7 lb-ft) of torque in its non-electrified form. Honda said there will be an ICE-powered variant of the Fit RS that will be announced on November 10, making us wonder if it will get more power than the rest of the lineup. No matter the powertrain choice, Honda has stopped offering a manual gearbox option since the reveal of the fourth generation, with the Fit being auto-only. Interestingly, both the e:HEV and petrol variants of the Fit are available in FWD and in 4WD guises, the latter being another Japanese market exclusive. Pricing for the facelifted Honda Fit in Japan starts from as low as ¥1,592,800 ($11,011) for the entry-level Basic in petrol-powered FWD form, all the way up to ¥2,664,200 ($18,417) for the flagship Luxe in hybrid e:HEV 4WD form. The new Honda Fit RS is only available in e:HEV FWD flavor for the time being, with a price tag of ¥2,346,300 ($16,220).
PHOTO GALLERYmore photos... Is Honda going to bring back the Fit 2023?As with all other trim levels, the Honda Sensing array of safety tech will be standard. Honda phased out the Fit in the United States at the end of the previous generation's life cycle and is unlikely to bring it back. Is Honda making a hybrid Fit?2021 Honda Fit EHEV (Hybrid) is proving to be one of the best vehicles we've tested. Light on fuel, excellent performance, and so much space make it well-suited to small families. Effective climate control and easy-to-drive nature provide a relaxed motoring experience. Why is Honda discontinuing the Honda Fit?Honda cites slow sales as its reason for dropping the Fit; so far in 2020, sales are down 19 percent to just 13,887 units. In 2019, Honda sold 35,414 units, compared with the HR-V's 99,104 units sold. We can assume that the HR-V is also more profitable for Honda, as its base price is $22,040 to the Fit's $17,145. Will the Honda Fit come back in 2022?Expected to make its debut at the 46th Toyota Auto Show in Japan in January or February 2022, the 2022 Honda Fit has a redesigned exterior with LED headlamps and rounded Daytime Running Lights which makes the vehicle looks attractive and futuristic. Is Honda going to bring back the Fit 2023?As with all other trim levels, the Honda Sensing array of safety tech will be standard. Honda phased out the Fit in the United States at the end of the previous generation's life cycle and is unlikely to bring it back.
Is there a hybrid Honda Fit?This generation model has been developed with electrification in mind, with the model being marketed as a hybrid-only model in Europe, and the hybrid variant being positioned as a volume car in Japan.
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Fourth generation (GR/GS; 2020). Will the Honda Fit come back in 2022?Expected to make its debut at the 46th Toyota Auto Show in Japan in January or February 2022, the 2022 Honda Fit has a redesigned exterior with LED headlamps and rounded Daytime Running Lights which makes the vehicle looks attractive and futuristic.
Why is Honda discontinuing the Honda Fit?Honda cites slow sales as its reason for dropping the Fit; so far in 2020, sales are down 19 percent to just 13,887 units. In 2019, Honda sold 35,414 units, compared with the HR-V's 99,104 units sold. We can assume that the HR-V is also more profitable for Honda, as its base price is $22,040 to the Fit's $17,145.
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